§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Greensboro-High Point, NC
HVAC technicians in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro earned a median of $28.14 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), about the same as the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $22.77 to $34.04. About 1,170 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 210 of 350 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 49-9021
HVAC technicians, Greensboro-High Point, NC
25th pct$22.77per hour
Median$28.14per hour
75th pct$34.04per hour
10th pct$18.28
90th pct$36.72
Mean$27.97
Workers1,170
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $56/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- A load calculation and system design before a replacement
- Refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608 certified technicians)
- Permit, start-up and warranty registration
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Greensboro-High Point, NC · mean RSE 2.3%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.